UAB Blazers vs Memphis Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/26/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Blazers and Tigers. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN2, and it’s hosted by the Tigers at FedExForum in Memphis, TN. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 156 points, and Memphis is favored by -9.5 vs. UAB in a American Athletic conference matchup.
UAB BLAZERS VS MEMPHIS TIGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Memphis Tigers -9.5
This game will be played at FedExForum at 1:00 ET on Sunday, January 26th.
WHY BET THE MEMPHIS TIGERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Tigers.
- Not only will Memphis pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 156 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Can the Blazers Lock in a Road Win?
UAB Blazers Recent Game/Games
UAB improved to 11-7 on the season with an 81-78 win over UTSA on Tuesday. The Blazers were -12.5 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 159, just under the O/U line of 160.5.
UAB led 38-32 at halftime but allowed 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43 themselves. Despite the win, the Blazers will look to tighten up defensively moving forward.
UAB’s offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 17 attempts for 17.6%, but were strong at the free-throw line, converting 26 of 30 for 86.7%.
Primo Spears led the way with 27 points and 8 assists, while Yaxel Lendeborg added 24 points and 14 rebounds. The Blazers grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and finished with 15 assists as a team.
UAB’s defense gave up 78 points, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field on 26 of 61 attempts. Inside the arc, UAB allowed 52% shooting, with their opponents hitting 23 of 44 two-point shots.
From three-point range, UAB held their opponents to just 3 of 17 shooting, or 17%. However, UAB sent their opponents to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 26 attempts for 86%. UAB also allowed 17 offensive rebounds.
Can the Tigers Live Up to the Hype at Home?
Memphis Tigers Recent Game/Games
Memphis improved to 15-4 on the season with a 61-53 win over Wichita State on Thursday. The Tigers were at home and favored by 12 points, but they didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points were 114, well below the O/U line of 156.5.
After trailing 27-23 at halftime, Memphis turned things around by scoring 38 points in the 2nd half while holding Wichita State to 26 points.
Memphis managed just 61 points in their latest game, shooting 44.2% from the field and 31.6% from beyond the arc. They connected on 17 of 33 two-point attempts (51.5%) and hit 9 of 15 free throws (60%). Their effective field goal percentage stood at 50%, and they grabbed 11 offensive rebounds while dishing out only 6 assists as a team.
PJ Haggerty led the way with 22 points, shooting 8 of 11 overall and 1 of 2 from three, adding 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Harlond Beverly contributed 18 points, hitting 8 of 14 shots and 2 of 5 from deep, while Tyrese Hunter added 16 points, though he struggled from three, making just 2 of 7 attempts.
Memphis held their opponent to just 53 points, despite allowing them to shoot 44% from the field. The Tigers gave up 17 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 51% success rate for the opposing team.
From beyond the arc, Memphis limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 19 attempts, a 31% shooting performance. The Tigers also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they hit 9 shots, shooting 60%.